Bird Quote by C. S. Lewis
““It may be hard for an egg to turn into a bird: it would be a jolly sight harder for a bird to learn to fly while remaining an egg. We are like eggs at present. And you cannot go on indefinitely being just an ordinary, decent egg. We must be hatched or go bad.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Weight of Being, 1955
Human potential is likened to an egg needing to hatch; staying ordinary leads to stagnation or decay.
In simple terms: We must grow beyond comfort to avoid stagnation.
Key Takeaway
Pursue growth, avoid complacency.
Themes
growth
potential
change
Mood
inspirational
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career development
- personal transformation
- educational reform
- spiritual awakening
Key Concepts
metaphor of hatching
existential urgency
Questions to Reflect On
- What “egg” are you ready to hatch?
- How do you confront fear of change?
A Different Perspective
Change can be painful and uncertain.
